Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's oldest modern model silk reeling factory, established in 1872 by the government to introduce modern machine silk reeling from France and spread its technology in Japan. [Wikipedia] It received UNESCO World Heritage inscription in 2014.
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Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's first silk reeling factory and it symbolizes Japan's industrialization from the 19th century. In 2007 it was included in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites and it is expected to be formalized at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in June 2014.
A national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill in Japan's Gunma Prefecture is a spot where you can take a walk through history and view a scenic 150-year-old scenic silk mill. With unique architecture that blends Western and Japanese elements, it makes a good addition to an area day trip!
The NAKED Night Stroll™ – World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill is set to include a giant 45 meter wide projection mapping show featuring displays of all four seasons. Attendees can also rent NAKED Distance Lanterns® for 500 JPY, and effectively become part of the art themselves.
Gunma Safari Park is a huge hit with the kids. Take the aerial off the car, shut the car windows, lock the door and head out into the wilds of Tomioka. You drive around
A drive through style safari tour in Gunma's mountainside.